tiền giấy
/tiən zəj/noun★Intermediate— paper money
general
Physical currency made from paper, as opposed to coins or digital money.
Hiện nay, nhiều người ưa dùng tiền giấy hơn tiền mặt.
Nowadays, many people prefer paper money over cash.
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In Vietnamese, 'tiền giấy' specifically refers to banknotes, while 'tiền mặt' can refer to both paper money and coins.
Collocations
mang theo tiền giấyto carry paper moneyđổi tiền giấyto exchange paper money
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💡Pro Tip
Usage in transactions
In Vietnam, 'tiền giấy' is commonly used in contexts where physical banknotes are involved, such as paying for goods or services in person.
⚡Gold Rule
Distinction from 'tiền mặt'
While 'tiền giấy' specifically refers to banknotes, 'tiền mặt' can include both paper money and coins.
📖Word Origin
From 'tiền' (money) + 'giấy' (paper), literally meaning 'paper money'.
📝Usage Notes
In modern Vietnamese, 'tiền giấy' is often used interchangeably with 'tiền mặt', though technically 'tiền giấy' refers only to banknotes.
Word Breakdown
tiền
money
rootgiấy
paper
rootTừ Điển Việt Anh